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Butler Township, Scott County, Iowa

Coordinates: 41°43′29″N 090°29′26″W / 41.72472°N 90.49056°W / 41.72472; -90.49056
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Butler Township
Location in Scott County
Location in Scott County
Coordinates: 41°43′29″N 090°29′26″W / 41.72472°N 90.49056°W / 41.72472; -90.49056
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyScott
Area
 • Total34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2)
 • Land34.18 sq mi (88.54 km2)
 • Water0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2)  0.63%
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total3,454
 • Density101.1/sq mi (39/km2)
GNIS feature ID0467516

Butler Township is a township in Scott County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,454.

Geography

Butler Township covers an area of 34.4 square miles (89 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: McCausland and Park View. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Fairview, McCausland, Mount Joy and Mount Union.

The streams of Glynn Creek and McDonald Creek run through this township.

Transportation

Butler Township contains one airport or landing strip, Quiet Valley Heliport.

References